I really love your videos, often showing the problem is not the dog but the owner givinfg a bad answer to a situation : not correcting, being tense, etc.
So glad I found your channel, super informative, genuine care and respect for the dogs. Thank you for creating great context and helping, I'm just enrolling into the puppy masterclass 🐶
Brilliant! Great owner, and beautiful dog. What you're saying towards the end about classical conditioning of "other dog appearing - sweet - means I get what I want": That's the first time I heard someone explain that method. It's also what got my highly reactive young Estrela to be cool with other dogs barking at her from behind fences. And to this day, she still looks to me with that smile on her face when we passed a particularly vicious barker - as if to say, "look, haven't I done a good job staying calm - fancy offering a treat for that?" Wouldn't have believed this works; but it really does, even for very handler-hard dogs.
Great video! Lots of relevant info. I am wondering if you've done a video on puppies or adult dogs that are either timid or outright scared when walking into traffic?
Lovely video and great explanation of balanced training and prong collars. Prong collars are great tools when used correctly as are corrections in general. This dog is a great dog and for a czech shepherd she was very chill... Haha... I have the same black czech sheperd she's amazing❤️. Keep up the good work👌
What's the tug toy called that you pop under your arm for her? My 19 month old blue Staffy Rascal was attacked at 11, 12 and 13 months old by older male dogs and the last attack the dog attacked me too, it completely changed his confidence and he would try run away every time he saw a dog behind him. He has gotten less fearless over the last few months but more reactive. Food doesn't keep his focus outside so I'd like a toy like this for our walks now as right outside our new house (despite being by a main road) every dog roams off lead and it's so frustrating for me and for him. Last week a local 10 month old collie sadly lost his life after 2 off lead staffies attacked the puppy, puppy escaped on to the road and was hit by a car, I'll admit this has added to my fear as the owner never came forward. I walk Rascal around midnight to avoid all these off lead situations but now my thoughts are this owner in hiding will walk her dogs later to stay hidden and I'm worried about coming across them as Rascal won't stand a chance against 2 dogs 😥 so I feel day time is going to be safer but the toy might be worth keeping his attention on me if we see other dogs off lead.
The guidance in this particular video has been perfect. I feel like my dog is in a very similar position to this GS, and the techniques of toy distraction are something I am going to try with my year old Labrador. Off lead he will happily play with other dogs, but on lead he seems to react in the same way as this GS. Hopefully I will have as much success as this. Another tool in the box! **EDIT** Just tried this technique and it worked well most of the time. Bit more work needed but a great improvement over just walking away form the situation. Thank you!!
Love your content! This is exactly what I’ve been going through personally with my own GSD. A great reminder that a deep breath can go a long way and with the right guidance can do wonders. Putting all this into practice currently and already seeing results. Keep the good stuff coming. Best of luck with the sanctuary too
My 17 month old Male unneutered dog is very nervous and barks aggressively around other dogs. I suffer from m.s. but am mobile and have learnt having a dog is the best way to keep mobile. I previously had a bitch so am not used to dogs...my dog is wonderful most of the time. Just glitches around other dogs now he is muzzled and has to be on a lead outside in public as he is not well enough trained to be off lead.😢 what's the best thing I can do to calm him with other dogs again. When he was younger he was fine with other dogs and happily played with them.
I always felt guilty about using a prong collar on my german shephard...but before using it she was lunging at cars people barking at dogs it was awful and she's so strong...I've adjusted the prong and bought it up her neck more she walks better but still goes after dogs but it's me I get so nervous when I see one in the distance it affects her so will have to work on this
You're nervous which tells me you're a week owner next time get a Pomeranian. I hate the fact that all these weak-willed people are getting high drive breeds and ruining them the dog is the one that pays the price
My female Pitt/Staffy acts VERY similar. I'm wondering - can you keep the prong collar on when we go for our runs/walks? She heels beautifully when we run, unless she runs into a dog in our neighborhood that has been an a$$ to her and shows aggression then she is ALL hyped up. I've actually tripped over her while running bc she cuts me off and lunges. Love then content - thank you!!
This guy doesn't even praised his dog or pay any attention to her he's a stiff nervous Nellie no wonder she won't listen to him he has no connection with that dog
This guy doesn't even praised his dog or pay any attention to her he's a stiff nervous Nellie no wonder she won't listen to him he has no connection with that dog
Can you read minds? This is exactly what i needed. I have an 8 month old male black german sheperd, mom from DDR-line and dad from czech working line. He is extremely leash-reactive towards dogs and sometimes other animals. Ive been working hard on this issue ever since it started and ive gotten back some control but its still a long way to go. Since prong collars are illegal here i rely on a halti which definitely is helping a ton - not at last because he is massive and very strong and im a short woman haha edit: hey at least he can get actually pretty close to the other dog there, mine starts acting out as soon as he sees the dog which can be a football field away
Im in a similar boat, with me solid black famale GSD, extreemly smart and obedient, been a lettle leasg reactive from about 6mths, now 18mths she is drasticaly bett not 100% though, always something to work on though. Beauty of Shepheards is they can learn anything you have the patience to teach them!
Finally, they got to play! Which is all she wanted, her bark was not an agressive one, more like a "I want to meet you" one. Great dog 👍. Btw, I'm Dutch and the collar that you're using is forbidden here, as many owners did use it to hurt their dogs.
Hey Will, I'm struggling with my a 6mnth old all black gsd. I felt like I was on a good path to be a patient/confident leader. Now I am shaking my head. I have watched alot of your videos, since finding your channel. I feel like I should start at the basics. It seems like every dog loves me, but mine. I'm not sure what to do when he lunges/snaps at me? I feel like I am breaking relationships. Everything I thought about dog training was false. Help.!!
I can’t try this toy technique with my collie because once he knows I have the toy and it’s under my arm, he’ll continue to jump at me, walk backwards in front of me and circle around me trying to get it. Couldn’t get him back into a heel if I tried. The toy being out makes it worse for me.
What is the name/brand of the tug you are using? I have an 11 month old working GSD and this is exactly the kind of tug i've been trying to find. It looks durable and also large enough for him. Love the videos!
Another brilliant video. I have a one year old German sheppard and I'm trying to get her to stop pulling and lunging at people on walks. I've tried to use a sliplead but she just continues to pull until a point where she's choking. Does anyone have any advice.
Yeah I would suggest swapping out the slip lead for a prong or a halti. We heel trained our collie using the slip, then continued to use it for walks every day, but he also reactive so whenever he saw a dog he’d lunge and choke himself out on the slip. We were worried so we’ve stopped using the slip for walks. Our collie has also recently been diagnosed with mild inflammation in the throat and the vet said it can be caused by pulling on the lead. So I’m glad we’ve ditched the slip now and with the prong, the weight is evenly distributed so no danger of him choking or causing more inflammation
Youre an awesome trainer Will. Britains equal to Tom Davis for sure. I dont have instagram but im interested in a session at your sanctuary. I have a big powerful long haired gsd that is 5 months old. Hes excellent for his age but very boistrous when meeting other dogs. No aggresion in him at all just very dom3unant type of play which gets me a little concerned because id hate for him to be attacked when his intention is purely excited and boistrous. Id like to just shape him a little better so once his recall is spot on i know hes going to play nice if he is approached. He is on a longline daily as i dont fully trust his listening skills when thete are distractions but id love fir him to have that freedom to run free of the longline. Where can i find out how to get a session if i dont have instagram please?
My mal used to be like yours. You need to meet other owners with old, strong dogs, that know how to handle pups like yours. He has to be taugh lessons, sometimes the hard way
@@oui2826 hey @oui. He does have 2 perfect older role model dogs tbh. 1 is a female gsd thats 11 and certainly doesnt take no messing and the other is a Belgian mali that is ex military with impecable training. Problem is he only sees them 1 day a week as my brother has his own dog walking business and has little free time. The mali has had my pup in a 'friendly' warning by the muzzle on one occasion and my boy has a bit more respect for him since then. It is just so excited to see the other dog. Hes not once ever bared his teeth at another dog and ive never heard him growl at all. Hes just a big bundle of long haired happy fluff lol. I do agree that sometimes its the harsh lesson that does the teaching, if i can avoid that harsh lesson and teach him a different way of introducing himself then id like to look into implementing that. Thank you for your insight ☺
@@oui2826 once the initial excitement of seeing them again has subsided he is a dream pup. He follows the mali (male) around and pretty much copies everything he does. The female he tends to watch from a little bit of a distance because she has no time for a pup (shes a puppy mill rescue shepherd from spain). My pup idolises them both and is eager to copy them. Indoors tho my pup doesnt leave the mali alone. Constantly wanting to lick his jowels . The mali has bad athritis now and some war wounds so hes not up for being pulled around so after a little bit of interaction indoors i seperate them with a baby gate to give the mali some space.
My ddr shepherd is exactly the same. Mine is extremely dog agressive on leash so she pulls me over even with prong. And redirection. I will try a new toy to reward her when a dog approaches AND she responds to me
Man, I am so grateful I found this video! The GSD looks exactly like mine and we are having the same problem; it's almost like looking in a mirror. Thanks for the advice
Question: Great videos and really helpful. Our GS has developed an agression issue, only with smallish dogs. Started with cocker poos but has expanded a bit. Obviously becomes a big issue off lead. Otherwise a lovely and (fairly) well trained dog. GS sometimes lunges/runs at them growling aggressively and wants to pin them down. Is the solution always on lead training? Does this also correct off lead? Is the method the same without a shock or spiked collar? Thanks for your help.
How are people managing to contact Fenrir and ask for a session ? We are in desperate need of some help. We have a lead reactive, over protective Shar pei. And a baby on the way in January!
I wish you would come to America! My puppy is out of control, and is very aggressive towards children and other dogs, my fear is he gets out and seriously hurts a child
My 18month old mali is reactive on a lead sometimes he cries when he sees other dogs it's like he is obsessed I can destact him from anthing with a ball and I mean dogs can run rings round him and he won't bat an eye lid when I have the ball out but I want to do this without the ball any ideas
Can you recommend a video of yours for a golden retriever 10month old dog that won’t stop biting, it’s unprovoked and painful, I try playing with him until he finds my arms more fun, it’s been like this for 7 months and I’m so tired 😞😞
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Do you recommend a prong collar 4 a XL bully cross pit ?? He’s amazing just it’s hit or miss with other dogs, on & of leader so I tend not to let him of till recall is perfect
if you have to use a prong collar you shouldnt have a dog any good dog trainer dont need to use a prong collar look at cesar millan he never uses them and gets the same results
